4bta from a bread van into a k5

[wazzabie]

Any one transplanted a 4bt or 4bta into a K5? I read that if you get the engine and tranny from a Frito Lay bread van it is almost a bolt in. I would then run biodiesel at a cost savings. Would be a great swap. These engines are pricy and only 4cyl. The 6cyl might be overkill and not get as good mpg.

 

[TWISTEDJACK]

I have thought about getting one for my 70k5 but haven't done the research. I know it has been discussed on here before. Have you tried using the search??

 

[wazzabie]

There is this thread

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64367&highlight=4bta

and some info on the web but no real guidelines, instructions or tips from someone who has actually done this for a K5. One issue I read about is the engine tilt after the swap.

 

[Stomper]

To bad there isn't a diesel forum on this site, something like that might come in handy

 

[wazzabie]

ops! Looks like a good thread is here

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121702